Teaching AssistantEDV/2025/PA/89900

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust; Immingham; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students in accessing the curriculum. The role, based at Pilgrim Academy, is fixed-term until 31 August 2026, requiring 32.5 hours per week during term time. Key responsibilities include assisting students, promoting positive behavior, and working closely with teachers. No prior experience is necessary, but a good standard of literacy and a calm attitude are essential. The position involves a DBS check and other safeguarding measures.

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy required.
• Willing to engage in all aspects of school life.
• Ability to work under teacher direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with maximum curriculum access.
• Support and promote the Academy behaviour policy.
• Work in a class-based environment with teaching aides.

Skills

Strong literacy skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Pilgrim Academy

Fixed Term until 31 August 2026 - 32.5 hours per week

Term time + Inset days (195 days per year)

Salary: £25,550 - LGAT 5 - FTE

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Teaching Assistant to join our academy.

• To assist students, including those with SEN, to maximise access to the curriculum
• To work under the direction of the teacher in a class based environment using teaching aides and other methods of support
• To help support and promote the Academy behaviour policy

Whilst experience is not necessary, you must have a good standard of literacy, be adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life, have a calm manner and be able to work as part of a team.

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In line with our safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media check, satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary in order to assess the suitability to work with children.